Separate cabinetry, services, worktops and appliances
- A kitchen combines building work and equipment, so a single total can hide major quality differences.
- In the BricoDato example for 10 m², 5 linear metres, a full standard renovation and appliances included, the reference is about €17,670 and the range about €13,600–€23,500.
- Relocating services, adding an island or choosing higher-grade cabinetry can move the total quickly.
The four blocks to separate
Break the quote into cabinetry, worktop, building work and services and appliances. If there is an island or peninsula, list it separately.
Indicative standard-kitchen example
For a 10 m² kitchen, about 5 linear metres of cabinetry, full renovation, standard quality and appliances included, the BricoDato estimator gives a reference around €17,670. The example range is approximately €13,600–€23,500.
How to compare kitchen quotes
- Cabinet length and layout.
- Door, carcass and hardware specification.
- Worktop material and thickness.
- Appliance brands and models.
- Water, drainage and electrical points.
- Demolition, waste and finishing.
Where savings are usually safer
Keeping existing water and drainage positions, avoiding unnecessary bespoke solutions and comparing worktop grades can contain cost. Cutting quality on frequently used hardware, electrical work or substrate preparation is usually a weaker saving.
Measure properly before ordering cabinets
A kitchen needs accurate measurements of walls, corners, columns, windows, service points, heights and access. Professional measurement before manufacture reduces expensive alterations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
A full renovation can take several weeks across demolition, services, finishes, cabinetry and worktop installation. Manufacturing lead times can control the schedule.
Should appliances be included in the quote?
They can be included or excluded, but the decision and the models or allowance should be explicit.
Does an island add much cost?
It can, especially if it needs power, water, extraction or additional worktop material.
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Split a kitchen estimate into decisions you can control
Kitchen budgets combine cabinetry, appliances, worktops and building services. A single 'per metre' price rarely says whether appliances, electrical upgrades, flooring or removal are included.
Example to adapt
Imagine a 3.2 m cabinet run and a separate 1.8 m return. Before choosing units, draw openings and fixed plumbing and ventilation routes, note wall squareness and check appliance clearances. Request three distinct prices: units/worktop, installation, and any plumbing or electrical relocation.
| Budget block | Questions | Cost risk |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinetry | Internal fittings and door fronts included? | Different specification |
| Worktop and splashback | Material, cut-outs and edges? | Fabrication extras |
| Building services | Water, electrics, ventilation changes? | Unexpected specialist work |
Checks before acting
- Confirm dimensions and appliance model before ordering made-to-measure cabinetry.
- Specify whether removal, waste and making-good are included.
- Compare like-for-like worktop specifications and fixing details.
- Reserve decisions about moving gas, water or electrical points for qualified trades.
Keep a useful record: Keep cabinet layout, appliance list, worktop drawings, contractor scope and exclusions.